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Challenge Taiwan (CT) is a three-day triathlon festival with a charity Super Sprint on Friday, 113 (middle/70.3) & 226 (full/IM) on Saturday, and an Olympic Distance (plus sprint for juniors) on Sunday. Their claim to fame is “Asia’s biggest triathlon” with about 10,000 participants across the weekend.
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New year, new (triathlon) season! Maybe even a new age group for some of you! We've compiled a comprehensive list of triathlons taking place in 2025 that range from T100-style distances to the full long course triathlon - and everything in between. If there's one thing about middle distance triathlon in Japan, it's that there are no rules regarding distance. What that means is that swims may range from 2k to 4k; bikes from 70-something to 190; and the run might be from 18 to the full marathon. Take note that some races, especially those in the second half of the year have only announced a tentative date. As per usual, the season starts in Okinawa in April and ends in Okinawa in November. Triathlons are scarce in July and August due to the heat and humidity of summer in Japan - it's a lot of liability for race organizers to bear (and you don't want to race in that, trust us!). Keep in mind that many (but not all) triathlons require Japan Triathlon Union (JTU) membership to sign up. JTU membership is only available to residents of Japan. In recent years, some races have began to offer one-day memberships for an additional fee (typically 2-3,000 JPY). Whatever your circumstances are, contact us if you'd like to learn more about racing in Japan. (last updated Apr 24, 2025)  The most frequently asked questions at Japan Multisport centers on races and sports events. In particular, folks are very interested in the middle to long distance races in Japan. Below is the complete list of triathlons longer than Standard/Olympic Distance that took or will take place in Japan in 2024. It might seem early but if you're pursuing triathlon in Japan, it's not too early to start planning your 2025 triathlon season. Generally, the season starts in Okinawa in April and ends in Okinawa in November. Triathlons are scarce in July and August due to the heat and humidity of summer in Japan - it's a lot of liability for race organizers to bear! Keep in mind that many (but not all) triathlons require Japan Triathlon Union (JTU) membership to sign up. JTU membership is only available to residents of Japan. In recent years, some races have began to offer one-day memberships for an additional fee (typically 1-2,000 JPY). Whatever your circumstances are, contact us if you'd like to learn more about racing in Japan.  |
